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Editors' Review

This small software application bypasses Windows search with a lightning quick interface and real-time results for all of the files and folders in your local hard drive or any subsection of it. The software doesn't do much more than search, but its efficiency, effectiveness, stability, and low system resource usage make it a keeper utility.

The software is split into two main controls: the search box and the results page. When you first run Everything, it will create an index of all the files and folders on your machine. Unless you have millions of files, the index will be created before you know it. Searching is done in real time, as you type--i.e. the search term "rad" returns 379 objects, "radio" returns 160, and "radiohead" returns 71, all instantly.

The results screen can display seven different fields: Name, Path, Size, Last Write Time, Creation Time, Last Access Time, and Attributes. Sorting by any field takes a little longer than searching, but only slows down noticeably when you sort more than 1,000 results.

Everything also lets users connect to HTTP, FTP, or ETP (Everything Transfer Protocol) servers to allow remote searches, but its functionality is mostly singular--searching your local PC very quickly with minimal resources, and it accomplishes that well. If you've never struggled with Windows search before, you might pass Everything by; if your computer is a disorganized mess with files all over the place, Everything might be a wonderful gift.

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Publisher's Description

Everything is a search engine for Windows that replaces the normal Windows search with a much faster one. Unlike Windows search, Everything initially displays every file and folder on your computer. You can type in a search filter to limit what files and folders are displayed. Everything only uses file and folder names and generally takes a few seconds to build its database. 1,000,000 files will take about 1 minute.

Version 1.2.1.371 added title customization, NOT operator, special case wildcards, and includes other improvements and bug fixes.

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Version 1.2.1.371 added title customization, NOT operator, special case wildcards, and includes other improvements and bug fixes.

Everything is very fast, and finds everything on my Win8.1 computer. Have SSD + a 1T drive, and it really does (literally, including hidden files) find everything on the computer. Best of all, it does the search nearly instantaneously.

Cons

None, nada

Summary

I stopped Windows search and removed the index database, since it was filling up my SSD. Everything is so much better, way faster and completely non-intrusive. Great program!

havent found any unfortunately as it misses so many directories as to not be useful.

Cons

all volumes are ntfs, yet misses majority of directories. have tried all the troubleshooting tips so just uninstalled. had heard great things just not playing out that way. using on windows 7 64 machine.

Ultra simple to use. Fast. What else is there? It does a simple valuable task exceptionally well.

Cons

I have only enhance wishes - no cons.

Summary

This utility will change the way you name your files (so that the names relate to the content) so that you can more easily find what you're looking for. You'll also stop worrying about where you save something - Everyting will find it for you!

was easy and quick to install,i directly installed it from publishers website,i am tired of using CNET downloader which try to sneak in a bundled product like a toolbar if user is not attentive during install.Search is fast and worked like a charm,was able to find a file from my 2004 archive which i coudn't find using windows search.

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